Jen's Meatloaf

"I never make meatloaf the same way twice. It was really hard to figure out this recipe. I am going to give you a lot of add-in ideas since I know people don't always like certain things. I make a couple other kinds of meatloaf, which I plan to put online eventually, but this is the more traditional kind."

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef (I use ground sirlion)

1/2 c. onion, diced (or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder)

1 egg, beaten

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoon worchestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon parsley

3/4 cup bread crumbs (I prefer to use crushed crackers, or I've even been desperate enough to use cereal)

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup green and or red pepper, diced

1 tablespoon red wine

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together in large bowl with your hands. Form into a ball and press into baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. I like to flatten mine to about an inch thick so it bakes faster. If you make it thicker, it may take longer. Bake for 1 hour, and cut in half to check if done.

Note: Great dipped in ketchup